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A centre-mounted knife drive improves performance across the cutter bar and minimizes cutter bar vibration.
Machinery

New draper headers from Case IH

Upgraded 3100 Series II rigid 
and flex heads now available

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Recently, Case IH announced it upgraded its combine header line with the introduction of the new 3100 Series II rigid and flex draper models. The brand claims these new designs now incorporate a total of 118 product enhancements made since the original 3100 Series was introduced. Those changes allow for improved durability and ground-following capabilities. […] Read more
titan tires
Machinery

Titan expands its crossover tire tread offerings

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Titan Tire announced the expansion of its new crossover tire line for compact tractors, the Goodyear R14T. The crossover tire, which is a hybrid of different tread patterns, is now available in 14 additional sizes to accommodate tractors all the way up to 150 horsepower. “We launched the first-of-its-kind R14T last year and have seen […] Read more
The features available in John Deere’s model year 2019 5R Series tractors put them on par with the brand’s larger models when it comes to high-end options.
Machinery

John Deere 5R tractors get upgrades for 2019

Green utility segment tractors continue to see more high-end options

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Since John Deere introduced the 5 Series family of tractors several years ago, the number of available models has grown substantially, along with their options range and available level of sophistication. That’s no surprise. This horsepower class is the biggest seller in North America for most brands, and Deere has populated its line with tractors […] Read more
This tractor had the honour of letting people know there was an event in progress. Drivers may have been slowed down a bit, but we're sure once they saw what was going on ahead of this tractor it brought a smile to their face.
Machinery

PHOTOS: Tagging along on Tractor Trek 2019

A wide variety of classic tractors took part in this year’s event

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The vintage tractor-collecting hobby may not be as strong as it used to be. A look at the selling prices of older restored machines indicates that demand for them is down from its high over a decade ago. That has been attributed to a hobby dominated by an aging demographic. But an event in southern […] Read more
About 160 people attended a demonstration day at the University of Arizona at Maricopa in March.
Machinery, News

DOT spends the winter in Arizona

Autonomous platform moves from R&D to commercial sales

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Continuous field testing of prototype machinery can be a challenge for Canadian ag equipment manufacturers, because our long winters limit access to fields. A good option is to head to southern portions of the U.S. where milder climates make year-round testing possible. Only that way can engineers rack up the maximum number of hours on […] Read more
Arriving on the farm with about 4,300 engine hours on the clock, the 6588 was mechanically sound, but it need a cosmetic refurbishment.
Machinery

PHOTOS: Second life for a 2+2 tractor

A 6588 IH tractor gets an on-farm refurbishment

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For most of us who grew up on a farm, there is a favourite tractor model that holds some sentimental value. Maybe it was the first tractor you ever rode on with Grandpa or one the family had while you were a boy (or girl). For whatever the reason, that kind of sentiment has fuelled […] Read more
We’re taking a new look at an old idea. Refurbish a tractor that is still a capable machine rather than buying new.
Machinery

New paint, new power

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There was a time when farmers were more than a little thrifty when it came to investing in their machinery. John Deere used to promote the fact its tractors could run on “inexpensive” distillate, rather than regular gasoline to prove to potential buyers their machines offered value. Take a look at the operators’ stations on […] Read more
Versatile just introduced the 170 to 210 horsepower Nemesis tractor line. It will also be sold under the Kubota brand. Production is set to begin this summer.
Machinery

Introducing the new Nemesis tractor line

Will it be a Versatile or a Kubota? Probably both, actually

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Where do we start talking about the new 175 to 210 horsepower tractor series just introduced by Versatile? Do we say these models expand Versatile’s full tractor line down into the mid-horsepower range, or do we first mention that that all indications are that these machines, dubbed the Nemesis Series, will also be available from your […] Read more
AGCO introduces two new RB Series silage balers to 
North America. They are based on a Lely design.
Machinery

PHOTOS: AGCO introduces the RB Series round baler

Lely-influenced round balers join 
the MF family in North America

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European expatriates will certainly be familiar with the Lely brand of equipment. The brand has had a presence here in North America for several years as well, and long-time Canadian dairy operators will be well aware of their barn systems. But the brand has had a strong presence in the hay and forage sector overseas […] Read more
The One-Pass Cover Crop Seeder attachment is available on Unverferth’s new Rolling Harrow 1245 and 1245D models.
Machinery

New cover crop seeder attachment

Unverferth introduces the One-Pass Cover Crop Seeder option

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Unverferth Manufacturing used the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky, in February as the venue to introduce its new mounted One-Pass Cover Crop Seeder attachment. It can be fitted the brand’s new Rolling Harrow 1245 and 1245D models that have working widths up to 37 feet. The attachment allows for one-pass planting of cover crops, an agronomic practice […] Read more

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